National Disability Insurance Agency

Bryce Westbrook brings smiles to the faces of shoppers in his regional town, every time they walk through the doors and down the aisles. The bubbly 22-year-old started working at the Woolworths store in Berri about 2 months ago, fulfilling a long-time dream. Read Bryce's story: https://ow.ly/jlAs50TZXhK

The Be My Eyes app is helping to make the world more accessible to people who are blind or have low vision. The app connects users with a volunteer in their own language that can help them identify things such as expiry dates and distinguishing colours to help navigate where they are. Over 7 million people worldwide have volunteered to join the 'Be My Eyes' community. Tap for more: https://ow.ly/OAC250TYWSe

Find an NDIS provider near you 📍 Our provider finder tool can help you connect with the closest registered providers based on your suburb and postcode. The tool allows you to search based on the area where you are looking for services, provider name, and the type of services or provider you are looking for. Tap to start your search: https://ow.ly/RNZS50TIuT7

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If you or someone you know needs language interpreting services when speaking to providers, help is available. Interpreting services are available to allow you to speak to NDIS providers in your preferred language. Tap to learn more about language interpreting services for providers: https://ow.ly/6ykR50TRjvS

Consultations about Foundational Supports are happening now. The Department of Social Services invites you to have your say on foundational supports at upcoming workshops that are being held in person and online throughout November. There will be in person events held in Perth, Bunbury and Kimberley. Learn more about the workshops: https://ow.ly/QhN650TRkVy Register for an upcoming online or in person event: https://ow.ly/AwAS50TRkVx Have your say online: https://ow.ly/m8Ru50TRkVv Submissions close 30 November 2024.

Assistive technology is equipment or devices that help you do things you can't do because of your disability. Assistive technology may also help you do something more easily or safely. Tap to learn more: https://ow.ly/KaYJ50TYUWL

With International Day of People with Disability approaching on December 3, International Day of People with Disability - Australia have created an information kit for workplaces. The resources include ideas for hosting your own event or activity at work and other ways you and your colleagues can get involved. Check out the resources: https://ow.ly/i3nR50TZVA2

The NDIS runs regular events for participants, families and providers. Next week we're running online events about NDIS supports and changes to NDIS planning and budgets. Visit the events page of our website to see the full list of events and register your interest. Tap to find an event near you 👉 https://ow.ly/eToa50T74Yj

.Vision Australia has created helpful resources for businesses, including advice on guiding people who are blind or have low vision, effective communication tools, recruitment advice and more. Tap to learn more: https://ow.ly/uuXs50TZTLl